Would this be a good stapler for installing 1/4" T&G Flooring
1456
I think it would work just fine for 1/4" T&G.; If anything, it is better for thinner materials. Remember to test using scrap pieces to get the setting correct.
1457
It seems the stapler is made to hanlde 1/4 planks as well. I don't see a problem
1458
It is a "GOOD" / "Great" stapler. But for 1/4" I would use smaller gage staples or be realistic and Glue down .Best I can do for you
2274503
It works fine for light duty work. If you are stapling into a hard material you have to hold it down firmly or the staple won't sink in all the way.
62288
Your question is tougher than it appears. First, the hardened wood may pose an issue and I personally am not very impressed with this so-called "heavy duty" stapler. I would go to one of the big box stores and try out the different models and see if they make specific staples for old and hardened wood. If I had it to do over, that is what I would do myself. Good luck with your project.
441822
Your 15.5 gauge staples will work but remember it has to be 1/2 in width too.
1904187
You will have to change the compressor connector or get an adapter that you can put on the compressor that would match the1/4" stapler connector
774393
I guess it could work if you can't get your hands on a flooring stapler. The flooring stapler will nail perfectly through the tongue every time where with this type of gun you have to align the nose before firing. This also will not "beat" the boards together tightly like a flooring unit would.
1835434
No, this is a heavy duty stapler; key to use is to staple all the way when you begin by one rapid movement do not half staple or stapler could jam; you will stop using your swingline & bostich staplers
706937
I looked and measured. This can hold staples NO WIDER than 3/16ths inch. It can hold staples NO LONGER than 9/16ths inch. They are flat topped, not "crowned" --that is, the top of the staple is not for wire or cable, is is flat. The channel in which the staples travel is also flat. If you tried to use cable staples it would jam. You can use staples that are less than 9/16ths long, but they must remain 3/16ths wide. That size serves well for carpet and very, very light construction. I strongly discourage use of wider staples. Even 1/4 inch might be too tight. 1/2 inch wide is utterly out of the question. ---
790987
If your putting down 3/4" floor, buy a air/mallet nailer. It's easier, uses cleats, and you don't have to kneel down to use it. Also, with the mallet type, the tongue and groove seams will be tighter. This stapler works great for thin floors, my was 3/8" floor with 1 1/4" staples The air/mallet I bought for the 3/4" floor was from Harbor Freight for about $120, it worked flawlessly.
818905
The floor stapler has a guide so the 45 degree angle stays consistent. If you don't have the guide it will be tough to get the staples properly each time and the next run of flooring will not fit.
1367537
This stapler uses industry standard 1/4" staples available in various lengths. You can buy th online, or at most construction related retailers such as Lowes or Home Depot.
1953443
It would help. I had an old Bostich staple gun that I could use all day hanging building paper, roofing paper or installing insulation, and it would drive the staples home. This Arrow stapler is hard to fire and usually does not seat the staples. Also take a look at the ratio of negative to positive reviews.
691719
I would look at a pin nailer instead, something powered by a compressor. I got one of these Roberts staplers and it work for one hour.
848043
I believe this stapler would work very well for attaching 1/4" plywood to a substrate. I have stapled thicker ply, like 3/8" Baltic ply, and the staples penetrate very well. You would probably want to decrease the pressure (a knob on the stapler) to its lowest setting. I have shot 3/4" long to 1.5" long staples with it--no problem. When using the 3/4", I was stapling welded wire mesh to redwood frames, and the wire stopped the penetration of the staple as expected; that is, the staples did not penetrate too deeply.
561732
This nailer as well as all others I have used for different flooring types from 3/8" up to 3/4" have always nailed into the tongue. The bottom part of any T & G material wouldn't have enough "meat" to properly hold the material down in my opinion. This would be especially true for thinner material. Also the material below the groove is purposely milled shorter in the profile then the finished layer to allow a tight fit. I would check the installation instructions again. This stapler is made to put the staple down at an angle determined by the installed shoe through the tongue. This tool doesn't have a shoe that would work in a groove. This nailer as well as all others I have used for different flooring types from 3/8" up to 3/4" have always nailed into the tongue. The bottom part of any T & G material wouldn't have enough "meat" to properly hold the material down in my opinion. This would be especially true for thinner material. Also the material below the groove is purposely milled shorter in the profile then the finished layer to allow a tight fit. I would check the installation instructions again. This stapler is made to put the staple down at an angle determined by the installed shoe through the... » Read More This nailer as well as all others I have used for different flooring types from 3/8" up to 3/4" have always nailed into the tongue. The bottom part of any T & G material wouldn't have enough "meat" to properly hold the material down in my opinion. This would be especially true for thinner material. Also the material below the groove is purposely milled shorter in the profile then the finished layer to allow a tight fit. I would check the installation instructions again. This stapler is made to put the staple down at an angle determined by the installed shoe through the tongue. This tool doesn't have a shoe that would work in a groove. « Show Less
1081172
I used it for 1/2" bellawood engineered flooring which is a laminated product multiple layers of fine plywood and an approximately an 1/8" of top layer of oak. it nailed thru the plywood. the tool is not suited for flooring thicker then 5/8". If your intent on using staples then the MIIIFS is better or a standard cleat nailer will work. avoidputting the cleats too close to the end of the board.
1323224
I would suggest you go online and google that question or look up that model number to find out because I can't help you with that. I had a heck of a time locating the staples for the stapler I purchased but I'm very pleased with it.